The Five Toe Shoes Are Not Functional. The Company Pays 3 Million 750 Thousand Dollars.

After launching five toe shoes in Italy, Vibram launched a "barefoot walking" revolution in Europe and America. The company publicize that five toe shoes can help improve foot health and prevent knee pain. However, an American woman filed a lawsuit against the company for failing to function properly. In May 12th, Vibram agreed to compensate $3 million 750 thousand and withdraw the publicity.

Vibram five toe shoes have been released for 9 years since 2005. The biggest feature is the five toe separation design. Vibram said the five toe shoes were closer to barefoot walking, so they could exercise muscles and prevent injuries. It helps to enhance the health of the feet, strengthen the muscles of the calf and foot, and prevent sprain of ankle and knee pain.

In March 2012, an American woman filed a lawsuit that Vibram did not provide any scientific evidence to prove that the functions and benefits of five toe shoes mislead consumers. She also provided a report from the American Sports Association. The report said that five toe shoes can not only reduce the risk of injury, but greatly increase the probability of foot injury. It simply transfers the pressure of the knee to other parts of the leg and is no better than ordinary running shoes. But Virbram has consistently denied accusations.

It is reported that Vibram five toe shoes once became popular, and many athletes, Hollywood giants sought after. At present, the average price of five toe shoes produced by Vi-bram is around us $94. The company has stores in many cities in China.